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Such is the plethora of true-crime fairs that streaming services essentially have “you might like” mates over their competitors. So Hulu’s. audience of “Under the Banner of Heaven” Now Watch “Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey,” a Netflix documentary about Warren Jeffs PolygamyA well-covered story already gains traction here by interviewing several survivors.
Jeffs, using that position and power to reward his supporters and later oust them, became “one” of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a fundamentalist branch of Mormonism, in 2002. True Prophet”. Not considered loyal enough, entrusting their wives and children to others.
Directed by Rachel Dretzin, “Keep Sweet” (a title derived from an advice on how to behave) does an effective job of conveying how Jeff and company kept the faithful in line, a former member of the Noted that she “believed that leaving was to seal her damnation.”
Raised with little exposure to the outside world, FLDS members faced pressures within their closed societies that were “far more powerful than physical sanctions”, says attorney Roger Hole, while Mike Watkiss – an investigative reporter At that time the basis of the cult was shown. Talks about the degree of control needed to “maintain a polygamous community on an industrial scale” – for a local TV station. This included a supply of free labor, an asset in negotiating contracts that helped fund the entire community and funneling cash into Jeff’s pocket.
“Keep Sweet” is sometimes guilty of wandering too far into the weeds of individual stories and engaging in some sleazy flourishes—like adding graphics to make Jeff’s eyes look like a snake when someone sees them. Refers as such – a serious documentary that doesn’t belong.
Nevertheless, the evidence of abuse, especially in later episodes – including previously unseen archival footage and audio recordings involving minor girls chosen to be the wives of Jeff and the other leaders – is both disturbing and illuminating. Zion Ranch delivers the intended feel of a documentary-thriller, while giving the officers a closer look at Jeff and his yearning.
“Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey” ultimately owes its strength to those who did not obey and had the courage to break free, as well as outsiders working to uncover what was happening. Were – no small task, as noted, the making of legal cases was particularly difficult because most of the victims did not want to testify.
Jeff’s story has been a source of fascination ever since the Texas ranches raided in 2008Over 400 children were detained. This Netflix production adds enough to merit another return trip, with the understanding that in the current TV environment, it certainly won’t be the last.
“Keep Sweet: Prayer and Obey” premieres on Netflix on June 8.